Fletcher's Ice Cream

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jan 16, 2026 Routine Score 100
   • Not serious Priority 3

     Label all food packages as required by the law.

     Ingredient labeling has improved but some items are still missing full ingredient labels. Pastry items are missing sub ingredients and packaged ice cream is missing quantity and address.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0435A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.

     Dish machine was actively in a state of repair during inspection. Three compartment sink in use for warewashing. Ensure dish machine is repaired.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0735AB

2. Jan 16, 2025 Routine Score 96
   • Not serious Priority 3

     Label all food packages as required by the law.

     Observed many foods for self service without proper labeling. This includes brownies, cookies and ice cream sandwiches. If the food is available for customer self service it must have labels that contain the following information: 1) Name of food 2) Net quantity 3) Ingredients in descending order, including sub-ingredients 4) Major food allergens 5) Name and address of packer or supplier Discussed labeling with person in charge. Guidance document provided with report.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0435A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.

     Men's room lacks a covered waste bin. Provide.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1260

   • Serious Priority 1

     Clean food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils used for TCS foods at least every four hours.

     Observed spoons for making coffee to be rinsed and reused. Per discussion they are fully washed, rinsed and sanitized at end of shift. Utensils touching TCS foods must be fully washed, rinsed and sanitized every 4 hours. Discussed washing schedule with person in charge.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0845C

3. Jan 17, 2024 Routine Score 100
   • Not serious Priority 3

     Label all food packages as required by the law.

     Observed food for self service (cookies, frozen ice cream sandwiches) without labels. For available for customer self service requires labels with the following information: 1) Name of food 2) Net Quantity 3) Ingredients in descending order, including subingredients 4) Major food allergens 5) Name and address of supplier or maker

     Code MN Rule 4626.0435A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.

     Men's room lacks covered waste bin. Provide.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1260

4. Mar 24, 2023 Follow-Up Score 100
   • Not serious Priority 3

     The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.

     The facility did not have a MDH CFPM certificate on-site. Get certified.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0033A

5. Feb 23, 2023 Follow-Up Score 88
   • Not serious Priority 3

     Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

     Handwashing signage was not posted at any of the kitchen hand sinks or the bathroom hand sinks. Post signage.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1457

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared and held for more than 24 hours. Day one is the day the food was made.

     The facility did not have a correct date marking system for foods that were frozen. Chili was in the cooler that was previously frozen had the date of when the product was made(12-2). The facility must know how long the food was out before freezing, how long frozen, and when thawed.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0400A

   • Serious Priority 1

     Throw away TCS foods seven days after being made or opened. Day one is the date food was made or opened.

     Soup was date marked 2-15 which is past 7 days. The product was discarded.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0405A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

     The current City of Minneapolis license was not posted. Post.

     Code MCO 188.390

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

     The facility could not locate their chlorine test strips. Provide chlorine test strips.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0715

   • Not serious Priority 3

     The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.

     The facility did not have a Minnesota Department of Health Certified Food Protection Manager on-site. Go to the following website to obtain: https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/howto.html

     Code MN Rule 4626.0033A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Keep all intake and exhaust air ducts and filters clean.

     The exhaust vent in the service area had dust build up. Clean.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1530A

   • Serious Priority 1

     Have an approved chlorine chemical sanitizer solution. The solution must have a minimum concentration of 50 ppm. The solution must also meet the temperature and pH requirements of this rule.

     The chlorine dish machine was measured at 0 ppm. Concentration should be between 50-200 ppm. Adjust unit.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0805C1

6. Jan 26, 2023 Routine Score 84
   • Not serious Priority 3

     Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

     Handwashing signage was not posted at any of the kitchen hand sinks or the bathroom hand sinks. Post signage.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1457

   • Serious Priority 1

     Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

     The 2 door unit in the service area had egg measured at 46 F, chili measured at 44 F and cole slaw measured at 44 F. Lower the unit and monitor. The items were moved to a cooler that was maintaining temperature.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0395A2

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared and held for more than 24 hours. Day one is the day the food was made.

     The facility did not have a correct date marking system for foods that were frozen. Product was in the cooler that was previously frozen had the date of when the product was made. The facility must know how long the food was out before freezing, how long frozen, and when thawed.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0400A

   • Serious Priority 1

     Throw away TCS foods seven days after being made or opened. Day one is the date food was made or opened.

     Turkey was date marked 1-7 which is past 7 days. the product was discarded.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0405A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

     The current City of Minneapolis license was not posted. Post.

     Code MCO 188.390

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

     The facility could not locate their chlorine test strips. Provide chlorine test strips.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0715

   • Not serious Priority 3

     The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.

     The facility did not have a Minnesota Department of Health Certified Food Protection Manager on-site. Go to the following website to obtain: https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/howto.html

     Code MN Rule 4626.0033A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Keep all intake and exhaust air ducts and filters clean.

     The exhaust vent in the service area had dust build up. Clean.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1530A

   • Serious Priority 1

     Have an approved chlorine chemical sanitizer solution. The solution must have a minimum concentration of 50 ppm. The solution must also meet the temperature and pH requirements of this rule.

     The chlorine dish machine was measured at 0 ppm. Concentration should be between 50-200 ppm. Adjust unit.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0805C1